Dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy in verruciform xanthoma of the glans penis

Arzberger, Edith; Oliveira, Ana; Hofmann‐Wellenhof, Rainer; Zalaudek, Iris; Cerroni, Lorenzo; Komericki, Peter

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2015.02.1094

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“…It is mainly used in the diagnosis of skin tumors, but it has also been reported as a useful tool for the assessment of some inflammatory diseases with a precise correlation with conventional histopathology . Genital skin ideally suits well for RCM examination because of its thin or absent cornified layer, surprisingly, few studies are available . In our study, patients were examined using the handheld RCM device which provides an easier and more rapid access to the genital areas than the wide‐probe device.…”

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“…[18][19][20][21][22] Genital skin ideally suits well for RCM examination because of its thin or absent cornified layer, surprisingly, few studies are available. [23][24][25][26][27][28] In our study, patients were examined using the handheld RCM device which provides an easier and more rapid access to the genital areas than the wide-probe device.…”

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Handheld reflectance confocal microscopy, dermatoscopy and histopathological correlation of common inflammatory balanitis

Lacarrubba

Verzì

Ardigò

et al. 2018

Skin Research and Technology

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Handheld reflectance confocal microscopy, dermatoscopy and histopathological correlation of common inflammatory balanitis

Lacarrubba

Verzì

Ardigò

et al. 2018

Skin Research and Technology

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“…Dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) have been developed in recent years, aiming for a higher accuracy in in vivo diagnosis. They can be of particular interest as complementary tools in the examination of sensitive areas like genital skin …”

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“…Skin depth penetration to about 300 μm is a known RCM limitation. The reduced thickness of genital mucosal epithelium therefore makes it particularly suitable for in vivo exploration by RCM . In addition, genital mucosal epithelium is a sensitive anatomical area where invasive procedures are better not performed and undesired by patients.…”

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Reflectance confocal microscopy as a noninvasive complementary tool in the diagnosis of psoriatic balanitis

Arzberger

Oliveira²,

Massone

et al. 2017

Br J Dermatol

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“…Verruciform xanthoma is a benign tumor that typically occurs in the oral mucosa [1–86]. Extraoral lesions have been most commonly described on the penis (Table 1), scrotum (Table 2), and vulva (Table 3).…”

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Vegas (Verruciform Genital-Associated) Xanthoma: A Comprehensive Literature Review

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Cohen

2016

Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)

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IntroductionVerruciform xanthoma is a wart-like benign lesion. The classic histologic appearance consists of foamy histiocytes within elongated dermal papillae and epithelial acanthosis. The lesion most commonly occurs in the oral cavity, but has been reported in extra-oral sites such as the penis, scrotum, and vulva. The clinical and histologic characteristics of verruciform genital-associated (Vegas) xanthomas of the penis, scrotum, and vulva are reviewed.MethodsPubMed was used to search the following term: verruciform xanthoma. The relevant papers were obtained and reviewed.ResultsThere have been 193 cases of genital-associated verruciform xanthomas. There were 164 in men and 29 in women. Similar to verruciform xanthomas of the oral mucosa, they presented as asymptomatic lesions, demonstrated foam cells in the dermal papillae, and were typically managed successfully with surgical excision.ConclusionVerruciform xanthoma is a benign lesion characterized by a wart-like growth that is most commonly seen in the oral mucosa. Verruciform xanthomas of the genital region have been coined Vegas xanthomas. Vegas xanthomas have been reported in association with a variety of diseases, as well as in healthy individuals. Biopsy is required for diagnosis, and complete surgical excision is typically curative.

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Dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy in verruciform xanthoma of the glans penis

Cited by 6 publications

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Handheld reflectance confocal microscopy, dermatoscopy and histopathological correlation of common inflammatory balanitis

Handheld reflectance confocal microscopy, dermatoscopy and histopathological correlation of common inflammatory balanitis

Reflectance confocal microscopy as a noninvasive complementary tool in the diagnosis of psoriatic balanitis

Vegas (Verruciform Genital-Associated) Xanthoma: A Comprehensive Literature Review

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